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Sandra Thompson's talents and experience will benefit the enterprises, homeowners and home buyers, and the mortgage financing ecosystem.
May 25, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Panelists and audience at the May 20, 2022, NAR-Urban Institue policy forum Panelists and audience at the May 20, 2022, NAR-Urban Institue policy forum](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/nar-urban-institute-policy-forum-panel-and-audience-05-20-2022-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=O6qwX21r)
Households of color continue to experience disproportionate challenges in pursuit of the American Dream and its promised benefits.
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Urgent action is needed to tackle our nation's housing supply crisis. NAR welcomes the administration’s work on this effort and encourages policymakers to look at comprehensive action.
May 16, 2022
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Patrick Newton 202-383-1290![Julia Gordon Julia Gordon](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/julia-gordon-headshot-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=2TFuIqHh)
Julia Gordon’s accomplished career in real estate has prepared her to lead the FHA at a time when housing in America is at somewhat of a crossroads.
May 12, 2022
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Wesley Shaw 202-383-1193![Ashley Stinton speaking at the 2022 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Emerging Business Issues & Trends Forum Ashley Stinton speaking at the 2022 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Emerging Business Issues & Trends Forum](https://cdn.nar.realtor/sites/default/files/styles/inline_image_auto_height__287_/public/2022-rlm-emerging-business-issues-and-technology-forum-ashley-stinton-05-04-2022-1300w-867h.jpg?itok=7jlO15rJ)
The metaverse and blockchain technology could have a significant impact on the future of real estate.
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While rising interest rates are posing a risk to economic growth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun expects the commercial market to perform well despite the headwinds, especially in the short term.
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While housing supply appears to be on the upswing as builders increasingly construct new homes, Yun says inflation will persist and cause strain for would-be buyers.
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With sustained price appreciation and higher mortgage rates, affordability worsened in the first quarter of 2022.
May 3, 2022
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Quintin Simmons 202-383-1178